Headstone Lane
Harrow 015 · 5 sub-areas · 8,666 residents
Harrow 015 is a residential corner of Harrow in north-west London, home to around 8,700 people and strongly owner-occupied — nearly three-quarters of households own their home. A typical two-bedroom lets for about £1,690 a month, noticeably below the London average, and central London is reachable in roughly 11 minutes by public transport.
Headstone Lane is a commuter neighbourhood within Harrow — train into London runs in around 12 minutes, and the rhythm of weekday mornings is shaped by it. Most homes are owner-occupied, so turnover is low and many residents have been here a long time; a high share of adults are degree-educated, which often shows up in the kind of jobs people commute to.
Overview
What's it like to live in Headstone Lane?
Day-to-day life sits close to greenery — a park or playing field is within easy walking distance of most addresses; Crime sits around the national average — neither a notable concern nor a notable selling point; Public transport is genuinely strong; most errands and a fair share of social life don't need a car; rents sit firmly in the upper bracket nationally, with a typical home letting at around £1,754 a month; gigabit broadband is effectively universal.
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Figures are aggregated across 5 sub-areas — population-weighted means for rates, sums for counts. Sources cited beneath each section.
Headstone Lane in Harrow
Living in Headstone Lane
Harrow 015 sits within one of outer London's more settled, family-oriented boroughs. The overwhelming character here is suburban and owner-occupied — around 73% of households own their home, which is unusually high by London standards and gives the area a stable, neighbourly feel rather than the high-turnover churn of many inner zones.
Rents are considerably cheaper than central London, which is the defining practical fact for anyone weighing this neighbourhood up. A two-bedroom comes in at around £1,690 a month — roughly 40% less than you'd pay in Westminster or Kensington. Even so, rents are still rising: they were up 3% year-on-year at the last count, and at the current pace a deposit will take the typical buyer just over nine years to save. For renters planning to buy eventually, that's a sobering number, though far better than in many London neighbourhoods.
Families make up a significant share of residents. Nearly 29% of households are couples with children, and the under-18 population at 23% reflects that. The neighbourhood is ethnically diverse — a diversity index of 62 — with just over half of residents born in the UK. Degree-level qualifications are well above average: 53% of adults hold a degree, suggesting a resident population that's largely professional and commuter-facing.
The commute picture is where Harrow 015 has a real edge. Central London is around 11 minutes by public transport — a number that makes this suburb genuinely competitive with areas costing far more. The nearest rail station is roughly 920 metres away, about an 11-minute walk, and broadband infrastructure is comprehensive: 100% gigabit-capable, with no premises below the universal service obligation threshold. See the streets and sub-areas below for more.
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Frequently asked
- Is Harrow 015 a nice place to live?
- It's a settled, family-oriented part of outer London with strong owner-occupation and a quicker commute into central London than the price point suggests. The trade-off is that the Ofsted picture for nearby schools is more mixed than the London average, and the area is distinctly suburban in character — quiet rather than lively.
- What is the rent in Harrow 015?
- A one-bedroom flat runs around £1,375 a month, a two-bedroom about £1,690, and a three-bedroom roughly £2,030. These are estimates scaled from borough-level data using local sale prices. Rents rose around 3% in the past year.
- Is Harrow 015 safe?
- Yes, relatively. The area records around 59 crimes per 1,000 residents annually, comfortably below the UK national rate of roughly 80. It's one of the safer parts of outer London, consistent with its high owner-occupation and family demographic.
- What's the commute from Harrow 015 to central London?
- Around 11 minutes by public transport — one of the quicker outer-London commutes. The nearest rail station is about 920 metres away (roughly an 11-minute walk), and there's also an Underground station within about a kilometre.
- Who lives in Harrow 015?
- Mostly owner-occupying families and professional households. Nearly 29% of households are couples with children, 53% of adults are degree-qualified, and 73% own their home. It's one of the more settled, less transient corners of outer London, with significant ethnic diversity.
- What schools are near Harrow 015?
- There are 89 schools within 2km, so options are plentiful. Around 47% of those are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — below the national average. The nearest Outstanding-rated school is approximately 960 metres away. Check the Harrow council school finder for current catchment details.
- How does Harrow 015 compare to other Harrow neighbourhoods for renters?
- It sits in the mid-to-upper range for Harrow on rent — two-beds at around £1,690 reflect the area's good transport links and high owner-occupation desirability. Neighbourhoods further from the rail and Underground corridors in Harrow generally come in cheaper.